Authority and Responsibilities

The Georgia Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-90 et seq.) mandates that all records created
as part of the regular performance of duties by state employees and paid for by public
funds are the property of the State of Georgia. As a public institution governed by
the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State University is obligated to comply
with this legislation.

The Department of Archives and Records Management was established in 2004 by Dr. Randy
Hinds, Chief Information Officer. The Archives and Records and Information Management
work together to ensure that the retention and disposition of Kennesaw State University
records satisfies relevant state and federal laws and regulations, as well as professional
standards, and establishes and preserves our institutional memory.

Faculty, staff, and administrators of Kennesaw State must contact the Archives before
removing or destroying official university records.